Gallagher supposes that by now John is becoming a real sailor. In New York there is nothing going on except much baseball playing, the Metropolitans being fifth or sixth in the race for the championship. He encloses a clipping about them. John's father is in fair health and taking about him continually. Maurice Francis Egan is well and claims to be getting stouter; Cain and Edward are well and ask to be remembered to him. Gallagher sends his best wishes, and asks John for a letter. Enclosure: Clipping from the New York herald of July 1, 1883 containing news of baseball, yachting, other sporting events. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.